World leaders formally adopted the new, universal 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at the UN Sustainable Development Summit on 25 September. The agreement marks an important milestone in putting the world on an inclusive and sustainable course, and the new agenda will serve as the launch pad for action. It will help the international community and national governments to promote shared prosperity and well-being for all over the next 15 years.

The new agenda includes a set of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, fight inequality and injustice, and tackle climate change by 2030. With 50 years of experience supporting countries in their development goals and plans, UNDP continues to be fully committed to working with countries as they implement the SDGs.